Grinding Gears Help!

Kachukaa · 06-25-2001, 04:46 PM

Just started happening. Clutch all the way in, when downshifting form 5th to 4th or 4th to 3rd I hear and feel a grind. I have a cobb short shifter, but I don't think it's the short shifter grinding but I could be mistaken. I'm thinking bad clutch, but my car is at 62,000, I would think the clutch would last longer. The clutch has not been abused so I'm looking for what the problem is and how to fix it.
Thanks in advance,
Pete

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BigElm · 06-25-2001, 04:51 PM

You're lucky your stock clutch has lasted that long, even if it's not abused. It's not your short shifter...it's time for a new clutch. The clutches on Subaru's are not that strong to last you a long time...heck there are even issues of it being replaced when new (flywheel and all). So, to answer your question...change the clutch and get a better one ~ aftermarket.

Good luck!

06-25-2001, 04:46 PM	#1
Kachukaa Scooby Newbie Member#: 2527 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Richmond, VA Vehicle: 1997 Legacy 2.5GT Quicksilver Metallic	Grinding Gears Help! Just started happening. Clutch all the way in, when downshifting form 5th to 4th or 4th to 3rd I hear and feel a grind. I have a cobb short shifter, but I don't think it's the short shifter grinding but I could be mistaken. I'm thinking bad clutch, but my car is at 62,000, I would think the clutch would last longer. The clutch has not been abused so I'm looking for what the problem is and how to fix it. Thanks in advance, Pete * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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06-25-2001, 04:51 PM	#2
BigElm Always under your radar! Moderator Member#: 1568 Join Date: May 2000 Location: Hawtlanta!!!	You're lucky your stock clutch has lasted that long, even if it's not abused. It's not your short shifter...it's time for a new clutch. The clutches on Subaru's are not that strong to last you a long time...heck there are even issues of it being replaced when new (flywheel and all). So, to answer your question...change the clutch and get a better one ~ aftermarket. Good luck!